Tauherenikau

Third-up today. First-up got back early 6th of 11 at Waipukurau on November 16 over 1400m, 6 len behind Fleeting Glimpse carrying 58.5kg at $9.10. Second run from a spell 6th of 11 at this track on December 10 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Unusual Invader carrying 58.5kg at $25.20. Expect he can make amends.

Last start 6th of 11 at Otaki on December 26 over 1600m, slow going 2 len behind Dark And Dusty carrying 58.5kg at $12.50. The run before that 7th of 14 at Trentham on December 14 over 1400m, 2 len behind Right Of Appeal with 58.5kg at $58.10. Sure to be prominent again.

At the latest run ran last of 10 at Otaki on December 19 over 1600m, slow going 9 len behind Pinker with 56.5kg at $18.90. Before that 8th of 11 at Wanganui on November 29 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Croix De Guerre carrying 56.5kg at $18.90. Testing the patience but is one of the chances.

Most recently eased back early on 6th of 8 at New Plymouth Raceway on December 27 over 1800m, slow going 4 len behind Los Salsero with 55.5kg at $27.20. The race before that 6th of 10 at Otaki on December 19 over 1600m, slow going 4 len behind Pinker carrying 54kg at $25.50. In the right race this time and shouldn’t be far away.

Resuming after a break; only one run when 5th of 8 at Awapuni Synthetic on August 3 over 2140m, 5 len behind Verardino with 54kg at $4.10. Expected to feature.

Last start 8th of 10 at Otaki on December 19 over 2100m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Vickezzmargaux with 56.5kg at $9.60. Before that 8th of 12 at Trentham on December 6 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Girl Talk with 55kg at $36.90. Easily accounted for last start but is capable of better.

Returns from a 29-day let-up. Last start didn't do much in the run home; ran last of 7 at New Plymouth Raceway on December 4 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 15 len behind Brave Rebel carrying 55.5kg at $7.20. The run before that 4th of 8 at New Plymouth Raceway on November 21 over 2000m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Black Sea carrying 56.5kg at $14.10. Well held last time and facing tough task today.

Third race start. First start ran last of 10 at Awapuni Synthetic on August 24 over 1700m, 8 len behind Ruji carrying 51kg at $15. Returned from break second last of 8 at New Plymouth Raceway on December 27 over 1800m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Los Salsero with 55.5kg at $55.60. Strips fitter and should be in the mix.

Dual acceptor. Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when ran last of 10 at Trentham on June 7 over 1200m, on a wet track; 17 len behind Luminance carrying 56.5kg at $29.20. Prefer to see how she returns.

Most recently second last of 11 at Otaki on December 26 over 1600m, slow going 9 len behind Dark And Dusty with 56.5kg at $45.20. Before that ran last in a small field at New Plymouth Raceway on December 4 over 1400m, on heavy track; 5.5 len behind Capaci with 55.5kg at $18.40. Prepared to risk on recent form.